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Food Waste Recycling Project

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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08 May 2025 at 13:15

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council, a sub-central government public authority, has awarded a contract for the "Food Waste Recycling Project" to LETTERBOX DISTRIBUTION LIMITED, focusing on the hand delivery of leaflets, caddy liners, and stickers to households with food waste collection services within the UKJ4 region. The procurement falls under the services category and has been completed as of 2025, with the contract period running from 29th April 2025 to 31st July 2025. The value of the contract is £141,625 (gross amount of £169,950), using a procurement method characterized as "Below threshold - unknown". The project adheres to legal requirements outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation.

This tender offers significant opportunities for logistical and distribution businesses, particularly those specialising in sustainability and waste management solutions. SMEs that can efficiently manage and distribute materials across multiple localities in a cost-effective manner are well-positioned to compete in similar procurement opportunities. With a growing emphasis on sustainable practices, companies involved in eco-friendly services and public education campaigns could also find ample prospects for collaborative growth and diversification through similar contracts.

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Notice Title

Food Waste Recycling Project

Notice Description

Hand delivery of leaflets, caddy liners and/or and stickers to all households within four Waste Collection Authorities that have access to a food waste collection service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050ede
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019752-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£141,625 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcingsupportteam@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LETTERBOX DISTRIBUTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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